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Supporting Dads in the NICU: Tips for Partners

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Many partners with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) find it difficult to maintain the health of their relationship. This tool provides suggestions for partners on how to acknowledge, validate, communicate, and interact with NICU Dads during this challenging time.

Keywords: communication, connection, family, fatherhood, NICU, relationship, support

Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=16223&k=1652148274

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